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“The bespoke information has been invaluable for my career and employment; I don’t feel alone anymore. I have the peace of mind knowing my income is protected with my BGA insurance.”
Jenny Hooch
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Have you wondered what it's like travelling abroad for competitions? We caught up with SJ Tetlow before she set off to America for the upcoming 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. SJ has worked for British eventing rider Kirsty Chalbert and Classic VI (Betty) for 5 years, she was offered a job interview after visiting a friend who was liverying at Kirsty's yard, and they have not looked back since. "Many lists are the way forward, check lists, to do lists and shopping lists! It sounds crazy but we just keep everything the same for the horse, she still goes out every day in the field to relax and continues her work whether it's flat work in the school, fitness at the gallops or a fun hack (her favourite)." "We are very fortunate that Classic VI is very good at travelling, as long as she has her hay, she is pretty relaxed. On arrival a bit of recovery mash to make sure she has a drink and then a good roll in her new box is her usual routine... oh and a wee! All horses have to be quarantined for 3 days on arrival in the USA and must have clear blood test results before they leave." "I have to say having conversations with the other grooms has helped so much. Being able to ask questions to people who have done it before but also being able to offer to help too, knowing we are all in the same position. I try to keep myself well hydrated and will always try and have a snack down at the horses with me." "A lot of washing! Horse stuff and human! Classic VI will have some well-deserved time off, I imagine she will be spending her day snoozing in the sun (hopefully we have some sun!). I will be spending my day off up at Badminton cheering Kirsty and the team on." "I am so glad that I am a member of BGA. They kindly talked me through the insurance options to help me ensure that I had the correct insurance which covers me for the work I do. As much as we know our horses inside and out, they are unpredictable animals, that are rather large, so it's important to be sensible, just in case." Having the correct travel insurance is essential for all grooms who plan on working abroad. Holiday travel insurance will not cover you whilst working abroad with horses. The BGA Grooms Travel Insurance provides suitable travel insurance for all grooms, EU and Worldwide. Protecting yourself is important, trust us, we hear about accidents all the time. Join 1000’s of other grooms and belong to your professional association. JOIN NOW from as little as 49 pence per week. Header image credit: Lauren Hirst, Peden Bloodstock
Off to Kentucky
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR SUCH AN EVENT?
It really helps having a great team helping you prepare.
HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT THE HORSES HAVE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF STRESS WHEN TRAVELLING SO FAR?
TRAVELLING ABROAD AS A GROOM IS A PRETTY STRESSFUL JOB. HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY, BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, WHEN WORKING AWAY?
I'm lucky to have a lovely rider who often calls me in for breakfast and always makes sure I eat well.
WHAT IS THE PLAN FOR YOUR RETURN TO THE UK?
WHAT TRAVEL INSURANCE DO YOU HAVE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
It’s so important to make sure I can get any medical treatment I may need whilst abroad but also continued help if I couldn't work as a result of that injury.
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What the personal accident policy covers you for:
- Whilst at work
- All stable duties – mucking out, grooming, washing off, turning out
- Clipping
- Riding – including hacking and jumping
- Hunting
- Lunging
- Breaking in
- Holding horse for a vet and other procedures
- Travelling horses both in the UK and abroad
- Competing in line with your job including: jumping, dressage, eventing
- Injuries that may happen to you whilst you are teaching - but you must also be grooming as part of your duties and not be a sole instructor
What the personal accident policy doesn’t cover you for:
- Riding in a race, point to point or team chase
- Stunt Riding
- Accidents occurring whilst travelling to and from work
- Riding and competing your own horse (but you can upgrade when applying for membership to include this)
- Public Liability – this is a separate insurance policy - the Freelance Groom Liability Insurance
- Care Custody and Control – this is a separate policy - the Freelance Groom Liability Insurance
If you require additional cover then please contact KBIS directly.
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When you are working for other people you do most of the following; muck out, turn out/catch in, tack up, groom horses, exercise Horses (including hacking, jumping and schooling), in the care of your employer/client. |
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| Predominantly ride horses for other people including schooling, exercising and competing. | NO |
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| Provide grooming services for someone else either full time or on a freelance basis i.e. an employer or a client. | YES |
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| Employ staff – have an employers liability policy in your name | NO | NO | YES |
| Buy and sell horses | NO | YES | YES |
The BGA is the national representative body for all
grooms working in the UK or British grooms abroad.
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